Purdue Pharma agrees to $7.4B opioid settlement with states
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The $7.4 billion nationwide settlement with provide state and local governments with funds for opioid treatment efforts, said NC Attorney General Jeff Jackson.
Ohio will receive up to $198 million as part of a $7.4 billion settlement with opioid manufacturer Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family, who owns the company.
A linguistic loophole could put an estimated $250 million opioid settlement payout in jeopardy due to New York for addiction treatment, prevention and recovery programs.
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